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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,542.71, 440,175.27 and 113,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,542.71, 440,175.27 and 113,712.36 is: 170,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,542.71 : 440,175.27 = 113,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,542.71/440,175.27 = 113,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,542.71x = 440,175.27 × 113,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,542.71x = 50,053,368,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,053,368,765.34/293,542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,514.77

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